Session 1
Complaints: Prevention and Cure - 1 hour CPD

A combined session designed for both dentists and dental care professionals and presented by Bryan Harvey, deputy head of the DDU. Bryan will provide delegates with strategies for reducing complaints and responding to them if they occur.

Session 2a - Dentists only

Justification, Optimisation and Limitation an IR(ME)R course in dental radiography and radiation protection – 5 hours CPD

Designed for dentists and presented by Dr Eric Whaites, head of radiology at Kings College London Dental Institute

The aims of this course are to provide dental professionals with an
update course in dental radiography and radiation protection, and will help delegates:

1. Understand the principles of radiation physics underpinning dental radiography
2. Know the risks of ionising radiation and the principles of radiation protection in dental radiography
3. Be familiar with the radiation doses in dental radiography and the factors affecting radiation dose
4. Understand the principles of a Quality Assurance programme in dental radiography
5. Understand the use of selection criteria in relation to dental
   radiography
6. Know the changes to the legislation concerning dental radiography and be aware of statutory responsibilities
7. Be familiar with the latest imaging modalities available, including 2D and 3D digital imaging, and their advantages and disadvantages in dentistry and the various factors that affect diagnostic yield.

Session 2b - DCPs only

Understanding the dento-legal enviroment – 5 hours CPD

Designed for dental care professionals and presented by Bryan Harvey, deputy head of the DDU.

An interactive, problem-solving session, using various clinical scenarios on key dento-legal areas such as confidentiality, consent, good record keeping and claims. Bryan will also cover the role of the DDU and what GDC registration entails

A one-day combined course for dentists and DCPs providing six hours of CPD. Presented by Dr David Craig and Dr Chris Dickinson of Kings College London Dental Institute and Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, DDU

Medical Emergencies – 3 hours CPD
Dr David Craig - head of sedation and special care dentistry

David will provide a comprehensive and engaging course on how
to deal with sudden collapse in a structured and confident manner
and will help delegates diagnose and instigate appropriate first line
management for the most commonly occurring medical emergencies.

It is assumed that all attendees will already be competent at basic
life support.

Infection Control – 2 hours CPD
Dr Chris Dickinson - Infection Control Clinical Lead

This lecture will cover current aspects of infection control universal
procedures that are relevant for the dentist working in a variety of clinical situations. A review of the hazards relating to the important infection risks are given with the infection control procedures currently taught in the KCL dental institute at Guy’s and St Thomas Hospitals. Practical approaches to infection control are promoted with discussion about recent developments and future challenges in general practice.

Legal and Ethical Issues – 1 hour CPD
Rupert Hoppenbrouwers - head of the DDU

Rupert will provide dental professionals with an overview of the laws, directives, statutory instruments, ethical framework and guidelines which affect practising dentistry in the UK.